October 31, 2014
In this so-called 'post-racial' era, Halloween has become a new forum to push the envelope matters pertaining to race, free speech, and being funny, or what we think is funny.
October 29, 2014
If you've seen 'Dear White People' you have met Reggie Smith, a computer science major at Winchester University. For those who haven't, here's another good reason to see the film: Reggie's come up with a new app aimed at bridging the racial divide in a 'post-racial' America. Or, at the very least, skirt around it.
October 29, 2014
The New York Times is taking an in depth look at those who are using stand-up as a way to address how race - subtle and obvious - is being played out in America today. Off Color is a new online series that profiles four comedians of different ethnic backgrounds who are using their craft to confront and challenge stereotypes that they have dealt their entire lives.
October 25, 2014
Jack Bruce, legendary bassist, cellist, pianist, and singer-songwriter, passed away today after a brief illness. He was 71. To put into perspective just how extraordinary a […]
October 15, 2014
When The Colbert Report morphs into 'The Minority Report with Larry Wilmore' next year, it will have a top comedy writer heading the creative team.
October 1, 2014
One of the most promising shows of 2015 has just solidified its cast.
September 19, 2014
Socio-political comedian W. Kamau Bell will bring his 'Oh, Everything!' tour to the U.S. cities from November 7th through January 15th. The title of Kamau’s tour dates back to his days on his FX/FXX series Totally Biased in which Bell and the writers would often sit back and find gallows humor in the dark subject matter they tackled.
September 18, 2014
@midnight, the late night comedy game show, has just been added to the 2014 New York Comedy Festival lineup. They will be taping a week of shows that will air Monday, November 3rd through Thursday, November 6th at Midnight Eastern and Pacific Time.
September 12, 2014
Comedian Bill Burr is putting out his 2011 performance at New York City's legendary Carnegie Hall on a brand new LP.
September 10, 2014
The 5th Annual Hoboken Comedy Festival will cone again be supporting local business as well as donating $1 from every ticket to the Liberty Humane Society, a Jersey City dog shelter which supports Low-Cost Veterinary Clinics and Dog and Cat Adoption Services for all of Hudson County. Donation bins will also be available on site at all performances.
August 19, 2014
The TV icon and the man who introduced the Saturday Night Live cast and the show's guest stars each week for nearly 40 years has died.
August 12, 2014
Brash, outspoken, controversial and straight up fearless, Katt Williams is a comedy mainstay. His first HBO special, The Pimp Chronicles, Pt.1, made him a full blown star and led to several high profile film appearances.